Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management (Online)
Online
DURATION
1 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Apr 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 7,280
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Introduction
The Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Public Management is a preparation for managing and advising public sector organisations. There is an emphasis on managing people, managing change and designing and using information systems.
Why study PGDip Public Management at SOAS?
- SOAS is ranked 38th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2023)
- We're ranked 6th in the UK for graduate employability (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- Interact with talented students, renowned academics, influential business leaders and top policymakers from around the world
- We are specialists in the delivery of more than 40 African and Asian languages. As the economies of the Global South continue to expand, knowledge of another language and other cultures will be a big asset in the world of commerce and international trade.
Admissions
Curriculum
Modules
- Decentralisation and Local Governance
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
- Human Resource Management and Development
- Managing Organisational Change
- Project Appraisal
- Public Policy and Management: Development Assistance
- Public Policy and Management: Perspectives and Issues
- Research Methods (M453)
Career Opportunities
Students of this programme will receive an invaluable preparation for high level appointments in government, public services, international organisations and NGOs.
Faculty
Program delivery
The programme takes a minimum of 1-year to complete. Each module lasts 10 weeks. You are registered for a maximum of 3 years.
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam โ the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions youโll find in the exam.